Specialist, Workforce Development (Grant funded) (Reposted)

Posting Details

Position Summary Information Position Title Specialist Workforce Development Grant funded Reposted Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 800 a.m. - 500 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus

Job Description Summary The primary purpose of this position is oversight of the Asheville- Buncombe- Madison ABM Works high school pre-apprentices and act as the liaison between the educational economic and business industry partnership for Asheville-Buncombe-Madison Works. The Workforce Development Specialist WDS will work with business and industry to determine employment needs and coordinate efforts to place student pre-apprentices in work-based learning experiences such as internships and apprenticeships.

Duties • Facilitates and coordinates business industry education meetings overseeing recruitment and retention both of students and business partners. • Develops relationships with students and families to guide students to success. • Coordinates and oversees support services. • Contributes to the College Vision Mission Values and RISE statement. • Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects. • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements

1. Must have a minimum of an Associate degree.
2. Must have one year of full-time or equivalent educational administrative or other relevant leadership experience.
3. Must have experience working in a school system.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Career development or other related experience.
2. Experience working with high school students.
3. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants Applicant Should

1. Read the following before submitting the Application Application Selection Process Technical Support Tips
2. Upload Required Documents When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications within the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded. PLEASE NOTE DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT If selected for hire, if selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work. Transcripts outside of the United States must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work. PLEASE NOTE FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the regions premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With four locations, the Colleges service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs, which culminate in 71 degrees, 30 diplomas, and 122 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family.

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture R.I.S.E A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone. This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects, including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more. A-B Tech is looking for a person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary Posting Detail Information Review Date Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration 03192026 Start Date 05012026 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range Salary is Non-Negotiable $45,216 Total Compensation Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. The total compensation for this position includes an 24.67 employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary • Medical and Pharmacy Plan • Dental Plan • Vision Plan • Flexible Spending Accounts • Short and Long-Term Disability • Death Benefits • Life Insurance • Supplemental Policies • Professional Liability • Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year • Sick Leave of 12 days per year • Holiday Leave • All required protected leaves plus Civil Bereavement Parental Community Service Maternity/Paternity Shared Educational Military • Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans • Tuition Reimbursement Plan • State Employees Credit Union membership • Employee Assistance Network • Annual Flex Benefit • Alternative Work Schedules • Longevity Pay • Educational Attainment • Personal observance leave 2 days

Questions A-B Techs Human Resources HR department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the homes life. Today, you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family.

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Open Ended Question Applicant, it is important that you read the Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement.

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Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirement and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement Yes No

If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise, your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application Yes No Transcript is not required for this job Minimum 1 Do you have a minimum of an Associate Degree Yes No Minimum 2 Do you have one year of full-time or equivalent educational administrative or other relevant leadership experience Yes No Minimum 3 Do you have experience working in a school system Yes No Preferred 1 Do you have career development or other related experience Yes No Preferred 2 Do you have experience working with high school students Yes No Preferred 3 Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language Yes No

Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents Other Document Veterans Preference if applicable Letter of Recommendation 1 Letter of Recommendation 2 Unofficial Transcripts 2